Chennai, Aug. 13 -- French auto major Renault on Tuesday announced that it will launch two new models, including an electric car 'Triber' in India by 2022.

Talking to reporters here Renault India Operations Country CEO and Managing Director Venkatram Mamillapalle said the company would enter the Electric Vehicle segment by 2022.

He said bookings for its new car "Triber' would commence from August 17 and the formal launch would take place on August 22.

The company also launch another car now code named 'HBC' by then.

Mr Mamillapalle said the company was planning to sell about 7,000 Tribers per month and expects it would be a big success like 'Duster'.

It would be priced attractively and create a new segment in the market.

He...